Monitor Switch Options

4591M:  Paddle without latch drive mechanism but with switch that can be wired to make or break a low voltage circuit.

4591MA:  Same switch in a complete active paddle with latch.

91-0914 Monitor Switch Kit:  Adds monitor switch function to any 4591.

Paddle:  Extruded aluminum.

Function: An alternative to knob or lever handles. Makes opening a latched door as natural
as opening an unlatched one – just push or pull in the direction the door swings.
Available for any Adams Rite 4300, 4500 or 4900 Series Deadlatch, MS+1890
Deadlock/Latch, or 2190/2290 Interconnected Deadbolt/Deadlatch

Paddle Dogging (“Push” versions only):  Turning hex key in escutcheon holds the paddle down, leaving the door free-swinging.  Dogging key provided.

Cam Plug:  Furnished for use with Series 4500/4900 latches.  (Not used with MS + 1890 lock/latch)  Secured in latch body by cylinder setscrew, plug is also rigidly tied to escutcheon by hardened steel pins.

Escutcheon:  Zinc alloy.  Houses steel operating mechanis,.  Secured to door stile with special binder posts that extend into the escutcheon to rigidly resist torque loads in any direction.

Operation:  Available in four models:  Push to left, Push to right, Pull to left and Pull to right. Can be reconfigured to any mode in the field.  Dogging not to be installed in pull configuration.

Options:  First dash number specifies operation (handing) and compatible latch.  Second dash number can be used to specify non-standard units for doors thicker than 1-3/4”.  Also available: 4591M paddle switch to actuate magnetic lock, alarm, etc. (No latch retracting mechanism) 4591MA active paddle with switch and latch retracting mechanism.  Two-point latch 4781 uses a modified, but matching version of 4591.